New interview on LitPOP! What would you do to help a friend’s dream come true? I had the opportunity to sit down with Dasher series creator Matt Tavares to discuss Dasher’s newest adventure, Matt’s favorite holiday traditions, and the future direction of his beloved holiday series. Read the full interview here!
This past Sunday marked the start of Native American Heritage Month, a time to learn and show appreciation for the culture, art, and stories of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. In that spirit, we wanted to highlight some amazing kids’ books by Native creators. The Echo People, written by SD Youngwolf and illustrated by … Continue reading The Echo People (SD Youngwolf, illus. by Shonto Begay)
🐾 Happy book birthday to Bluey: The Sign! This is the first graphic novel from the fan-favorite animated series, adapting the award-winning supersized episode. All about facing new changes and challenges, the story of The Sign is perfect for young readers who are starting to tackle longer reads for the first time. This brand new … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Bluey: The Sign!
Big congrats to Dragonborn by Struan Murray! This incredible middle grade fantasy series kicked off with style when it hit the New York Times bestseller list in its first week! The story follows 12-year-old Alexa, who lives a stifling life with her overprotective mother until her frustrations emerge in the most unexpected way: her transformation … Continue reading Dragonborn (Struan Murray)
New article on LitPOP! According to the most recent U.S. Census, there are approximately 7.4 million American Indian and Alaska Native people residing in the United States and 574 federally recognized tribes. These communities represent a wide range of cultural history, tradition, and modern experience, and yet, children’s books about Indigenous people and stories have been historically scarce—especially … Continue reading 10 New Kids Books From Indigenous Creators That Deserve Your Attention
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